| Description |
xxii, 265 pages ; 19 cm |
| Series |
Bertolt Brecht plays, poetry and prose. The collected plays ; v. 5, pt. 1 |
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Methuen's modern plays |
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Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956.
Plays. English
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Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956.
Works. Selections. English. 1970
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Methuen modern plays.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Life of Galileo (play) -- Notes and Varients: Texts by Brecht -- 1. The Life of Galileo is not a tragedy -- 2. Portrayal of the Church -- 3. Three notes on the character of Galileo -- 4. Unvarnished picture of a new age -- 5. Praise or condemnation of Galileo? -- 6. Prologue to the American production -- 7. Epilogue of the scientists -- 8. Notes on individual scenes -- 9. Building up a part : Laughton's Galileo -- 10. Note oft wo conversations with Castar Neher about 'Life of Galileo'. -- Editorial Notes -- Appendix: 'Galileo' by Bertolt Brecht translated by Charles Laughton |
| Summary |
Along with Mother Courage, the character of Galileo is one of Brecht's greatest creations. As an examination of the problems that face not only the scientist but the whole spirit of free inquiry when brought into conflict with the requirements of government, this play has few equals |
| Analysis |
German drama |
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German drama |
| Notes |
Cover title |
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Originally published: 1980 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Translation of: Leben des Galilei |
| Subject |
Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956 -- Drama.
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Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956 -- Prose.
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Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642 -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Author |
Manheim, Ralph, 1907-1992.
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Willett, John, 1917-2002.
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| ISBN |
0413390608 |
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0413390705 (paperback) |
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